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Round
Play-offs
Venue
SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger
Referee
José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
Form

Recent form

Viking
60Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +4 goal difference

Dinamo Zagreb
79Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +9 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Dinamo Zagreb or Draw

BetGenius backs Dinamo Zagreb or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Viking host Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie following an eventful 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture in Zagreb. That four-goal encounter demonstrated the attacking capabilities of both outfits while exposing defensive vulnerabilities that both managers will look to address.

Dinamo Zagreb arrive in strong form, carrying an unbeaten record in the competition with three wins and two draws from five matches, netting 13 goals in the process. With attacking contributors such as D. Beljo (two goals) and F. Topić (two assists) in rhythm, the Croatian side possess proven offensive quality.

Viking showed resilience to claim a 2-2 draw in the away leg, with T. Moi providing two assists. However, the Norwegian side must navigate several squad absences, with A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino all listed as unavailable through injury. Given Dinamo Zagreb's consistent scoring form and Viking's personnel challenges, the visitors hold a solid edge in avoiding defeat.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Dinamo Zagreb remain unbeaten across five competition matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 13 goals.
  2. The initial play-off leg between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw, highlighting attacking potency on both ends.
  3. Viking contend with five injury absences, including A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino.
  4. Dinamo Zagreb maintain a robust attack averaging 2.6 goals per game, featuring D. Beljo with 2 goals and F. Topić with 2 assists.
Availability

Team news

Viking

  • A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
  • V. BerishaThigh Injury
  • S. BjorsholKnee Injury
  • N. D'AgostinoLeg Injury
  • M. RosethKnee Injury
  • J. MiddelthonInjury

Dinamo Zagreb

  • R. MudrazijaOff the roster
  • I. NevisticOff the roster
  • N. NsokiOff the roster
  • A. StojakovicFoot Injury
  • P. TabinasOff the roster
  • F. TopicOff the roster
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Viking at homeDinamo Zagreb away
11
Played
1
11-0-0
W-D-L
0-1-0
3.7
Scored /game
—
1.1
Conceded /game
—
27%
Clean sheets
—
0%
Failed to score
—
60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
30RB Leipzig3-53
31Fenerbahçe3-62
32Slavia Praha3-31
33Viking3-41
34FC Porto3-40
35Lille3-60
36Slovan Bratislava3-120
History

Head-to-head

1
Viking
1
Draws
0
Dinamo Zagreb

Viking have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.

  • 2026-08-26Viking3-1Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2026-08-18Dinamo Zagreb2-2Viking
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Our record in UEFA Champions League

60%80 won from 133 settled predictions

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Predictions

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Double Chance
Dinamo Zagreb or Draw
76%
Confidence

Dinamo Zagreb remain unbeaten in their five competition fixtures with three wins and two draws, averaging 2.6 goals scored per game. In contrast, Viking face defensive disruption with five players sidelined by injury (A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino). Backing Dinamo Zagreb to win or draw provides strong coverage against a high-scoring second leg.

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Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.